If you see the great outdoors as a playground, then Oahu has got you covered in spades. From taking part in high-intensity water sports and zooming around the landscape on an ATV or zipline to ... Read more

Seaplane tours are a truly unique way to explore Oahu. Low-flying enough to take in details—the Koolau Mountains, rows of inland pineapples, and the outlines of sunken war ships at Pearl Harbor—but ... Read more

Tropical Oahu is ringed by coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life including butterfly fish, moray eels, and Hawaiian green sea turtles. Snorkeling cruises can help you access some of the best ... Read more

Tropical rainforest trails and scenic cliffside vistas take travelers beyond the chaos of downtown Honolulu to explore Oahu’s most beautiful natural spots. Enjoy one of the island’s most rewarding ... Read more

Oahu luaus couple Polynesian culture with Hawaiian buffets to showcase the aloha spirit. From urban affairs in Waikiki to resort shows at Ko Olina and Kapolei, here are some of the top-rated, ... Read more

With poke shacks and menus touting traditional Hawaiian fare cropping up in cities around the US, there’s never been a better time to visit the source. Hawaii’s rich culinary history, gastronomic ... Read more

Though it isn’t the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, tropical Oahu is the most populated and receives the most visitors. Navigating its urban culture, waterfall-backed valleys, and long stretches of ... Read more

Hawaii’s Big Island, just under 200 miles (322 kilometers) from urban Honolulu, has many things the latter does not: smoldering volcanoes, black-sand beaches, epic waterfalls, coffee and macadamia ... Read more

In this modern age of social media and shareable, digital content, the best souvenirs to bring back from vacation are stunning, brag-worthy photos. After all, everyone wants vacation pictures like ... Read more

Oahu’s scenery is just as spectacular below the waves as it is above. Certified divers can explore underwater caverns and shipwrecks, while everyone—from first-timers to dive instructors—can ... Read more

If your idea of paradise is watching a gorgeous Hawaiian sunset, tropical cocktail in hand, while cruising through the Pacific waters off the coast of Waikiki, a sunset dinner cruise is just what you ... Read more

Oahu’s heady mixture of palm-fringed white sand beaches, lush waterfall-filled jungle, and local culture make this island an excellent setting to bond with the kids, log some serious beach time, and ... Read more